Thanasis Antetokounmpo leaves the NBA after six seasons with Giannis and joins Greek club ARIS on a three-year deal as an NBA champion.
Less than a decade into his NBA career, Thanasis Antetokounmpo will finally come home. The veteran 34-year-old forward has been announced and will be playing two years with a third-year team option under Greek team, Aris B.C.. The story is sure to captivate because of his return to Europe after his second tour in the NBA.
Coming Home a NBA Champion Most of his NBA career has come from dreaming of joining his brother Giannis in Milwaukee. This has come after two successful years in his hometown with Panathinaikos and one year prior with a few different teams in Europe. Then he and his brother started with Milwaukee as they tried to continue their dream.
A Homecoming for the NBA Champion
He came with the title of NBA Champion during the Bucks championship in 2021, and has surely been a favorite of Bucks fans through his effort and hustle throughout those years, and the passion and love he has shown for his family and the game. All of these qualities has played into creating this amazing legacy that will continue at the end of his career. During his career in Milwaukee, the former European star has appeared in 226 regular season games but is going to be part of a Bucks group that drives so much of their success and so many of the players that achieve NBA championship dreams at this point. Now the two will remain in separation, as he will join a big club in his hometown of Greece.
A Homecoming for the NBA Champion
Has managed to snag a NBA Champion for their lineup in the upcoming BKT EuroLeague season, and the move is HUGE for that club. For Thanasis, on the other hand, this return to his homeland comes with different significance, after two years under Panathinaikos from 2017 until 2019. The feeling of being back home on European courts means quite a lot to his family and specifically, him, the veteran player.
So, how will Thanasis Antetokounmpo perform during his time in Greece after returning? The overall outcome will definitely be important but will tell all the details, as we get a clear view on how that impacts the Bucks, Greek Basketball and Thanasis personally. Regardless of the outcome, a platform will be laid for Thanasis Antetokounmpo to close off his basketball playing career playing for his home countrymen and playing for Aris.